Nome Water Temperature

(Today) 2024

9.9°C / 49.8°F

The water will feel cold. All but the most ardent watersports enthusiasts will be thinking of packing up for the winter. If not we'd suggest a thick 5/4mm wetsuit along with some boots and a hood.

*Live data from Nome, Norton Sound, AK: 10.9°C / 51.6°F

Current weather

11°C / 52°F
(clear sky)
Partly cloudy
Wind
13 mph
Humidity
67%

The measurements for the water temperature in Nome, Alaska are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.

*Live data may vary from satellite readings for a number of reasons. These include local factors, depth of smapling and time of day.

Water temp by month

Monthly average max / min water temperatures

The graph below shows the range of monthly Nome water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.

Nome average maximum / minimum water temperatures
Maximum and minimum monthly sea temperatures in Nome
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C -1.8 -1.8 -1.9 -1.9 -3.1 1.2 6.9 7.9 6.8 2.6 -3 -2.6
Max °C -1.6 -1.7 -1.5 -1.6 1.7 11 13.7 13.8 10.6 7.7 2.8 -0.3
Min °F 28.8 28.9 28.7 28.8 28.3 38.1 47.1 48.5 45.8 38.7 29 28.4
Max °F 29 29 29.1 29.1 33.1 47.9 53.9 54.4 49.6 43.8 34.7 30.7

The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 51.4°F / 10.8°C. The coldest month is January with an average water temperature of 28.9°F / -1.7°C.

7 day tide forecast for Nome

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
  • High 6:33am
    (0.47m)
  • Low 10:41am
    (0.38m)
  • High 4:29pm
    (0.44m)
  • Low 11:32pm
    (0.05m)
  • High 7:14am
    (0.47m)
  • Low 11:42am
    (0.36m)
  • High 5:20pm
    (0.44m)
  • Low 12:09am
    (0.05m)
  • High 7:47am
    (0.46m)
  • Low 12:24pm
    (0.34m)
  • High 6:00pm
    (0.43m)
  • Low 12:38am
    (0.06m)
  • High 8:09am
    (0.46m)
  • Low 1:01pm
    (0.32m)
  • High 6:37pm
    (0.41m)
  • Low 1:02am
    (0.07m)
  • High 8:21am
    (0.45m)
  • Low 1:38pm
    (0.29m)
  • High 7:16pm
    (0.4m)
  • Low 1:27am
    (0.09m)
  • High 8:29am
    (0.45m)
  • Low 2:14pm
    (0.25m)
  • High 7:59pm
    (0.38m)
  • Low 1:51am
    (0.12m)
  • High 8:41am
    (0.45m)
  • Low 2:52pm
    (0.22m)
  • High 8:47pm
    (0.36m)
7 day tide times for Nome

*These tide times are estimates based on the nearest accurate location (Black, Black River, Alaska) and may differ by up to half an hour depending on distance. Please note, the tide times given are not suitable for navigational purposes.